CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

April 7rd, 2008

President Dick Allan called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order on April 7rd, 2008. 

 

Minutes:

-           Moved by Jane Adam, seconded by Chris Godwin the March minutes be adopted as read.  Carried.

-           Moved by Chris Godwin, seconded by Marilyn McComb the minutes of the EGM, March 9th, 2008 be adopted as read.  Carried.

 

Correspondence:

-             No

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

-             Report was handed out and reviewed.

-               Moved by Lenneke Bowles, seconded by Jamie Newton the report be adopted  

as reviewed.  Carried.

 

Manager’s Report: Bruce Renwick

-           13 weekends have been booked for over the summer.

-           Ice plant was shut down March 31, following Ice Technician clinic

            March 29-30.

-             Danny turned in his keys April 1rst..

-             Some problems with Thomson Ice scraper.  Still under warranty.  Al Thomson

    to look at.

-             Some minor work still needs to be done over summer. (small fans to be replaced).

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Ice Committee:

-             No report

 

Building and Maintenance:

-             Three quotes are being asked for the work on the back room.

-             Jamie is getting prices for window coverings for meeting room/seniors lounge

    (vertical as well as reflective glass film).

 

 

 

 

 

Bonspiels and Draws:

-            Income from Spring Mixed $7772., expenses $7475., profit $296.

-            There are approx. $1000. in prizes left over.

-            Curlers need reminding there is a choice of chicken or steak, not both.

-            BBQ needs new burners.

 

Finance and Funding Committee:    

-            There is a policy in place re: amount of money teams can claim when participating  

   In playdowns and championships.  $50 per curler.

-            The following teams were granted funds:

   Michael Arden: qualified for 2 playdowns = $100.  Moved by Larry Simpson,

   Seconded by Chris Godwin funding be paid.  Carried.

   BC High School Championships: Girls and Boys teams qualified.  Moved by

   Chris Godwin seconded by Jane Adam funding of $200. per team be paid  

   from the Gaming Fund.  Carried.

   Senior Ladies Team qualified.  Moved by Chris Godwin seconded by Dave

   Allan funding of $200. be granted.  Carried.

-            Application for funding is expected from the Ernie Sawatsky Master’s team.

-            Dicussion re: the funds granted by the Gaming Commission for roof repairs.

-            Lenneke stated that it was a requirement that the roof was not to be repaired

   until grant was received.  It was not possible to wait, repairs had to be done.

-            Lenneke and Chris will write letter to Gaming Commission regarding repairs

   (voluntary disclosure of information).

-            Larry suggested we apply for the grant again next year.

 

Memberships and Social:

-            Golf Tournament - $30 for golf /food, $5. for prizes.  Jane Adam to do prizes.

   Lynne offered to assist.

-            Some decorations were requested from chef.  Ideas – posters, brooms and

   teaching board.

 

Advertising and Sponsorship:

-            No report

                                   

Junior Curling and Clinics:

            -      No report

 

Old Business:

-            Constitution and bylaws: Chris reported everything went fairly well at the

   EGM meeting.  He was commended for all the work he did on this.

-            Dates for 2008/09 season were distributed.  Changes approved:

   Feb. 4-6 not the Fraser Valley High School Championships.

   Feb. 5-8 is Men’s Open

   Feb. 19-22 is Police Championships

-            Liquor law re: juniors in lounge, nothing to be done at this time.

-            Insurance claim for $1574. (broken glass) will go through.

Old Business con’t:

-           No interest has been shown for proposed new leagues.

  

     

New Business:

-            AGM scheduled for May 29th @ 7:30 pm.

-            New directors are needed for upcoming season, for 3 year, 2 year and 1 year terms.

-            Ed Gilchrist has been hired as Ice Maker.

-            New smoking regulations: at this time no changes will be made.  If necessary

   Smokers will have to use covered exit and below designated step.

-            Jane Adam discussed the concerns of the Business Girls league, ice conditions, no

   scraping done (no time after Jr. League).  Will look into coming up with solution.

-            Lynn Godwin will be asked to take pictures of past presidents to update wall.

-            Dick Allan shared his experience re: participating in International Tankard in

   Mission.  He related it was most enjoyable.

 

  

Vice President’s Remarks: Chris Godwin

-           None

 

Past President’s Remarks: Larry Simpson

-           None